Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island. The commissioning agency model contributes to realising the power of Whānau Ora by developing strategies based on four guiding principles:
- Kotahitanga – collaborative approach to integrated solutions and delivery
- Kāinga focus – local solutions. Whānau initiated solutions are best.
- Panoni hou – innovation through investing in new solutions, encouraging social innovation and entrepreneurship to incentivise new services, new approaches and integrated solutions
- Kōkiritanga – partnering for success
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, works to support and enable whānau to create sustained social impact. We do this by developing and investing in ideas and initiatives to improve outcomes for Māori, underpinned by whānau-centred principles and strategies.
As a result of our successful #Manaaki20 campaign identifying the need to support whānau through the long-term impact of COVID-19 an exciting new role has been created.
Job Opportunity
Chief Operating Officer
Fixed term / Full time
Christchurch
We are looking for an experienced Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee our organization’s ongoing operations and procedures. The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Pouārahi / Chief Executive. You’ll have to maintain control of diverse business operations, so we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader. If you also have excellent people skills, business acumen and exemplary work ethics, we’d like to hear from you.
The goal of the COO position is to secure the functionality of business to drive extensive and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities include:
- Design and implement business strategies, plans and procedures including the Annual Investment Plan,
- Set comprehensive goals for performance and growth
- Establish policies that promote company culture and vision of the organisation in line with Te Wana quality assurance;
- Oversee daily operations of the organisation and the work of workstream leads;
- Lead employees to encourage maximum performance and dedication within the context of participatory management
- Evaluate performance by analysing and interpreting data and metrics
- Write and submit reports to the Pouārahi in all matters of importance, including drafting papers for the General Partner Limited Board (GPL);
- Assist Pouārahi in funding proposals and business cases
- Manage relationships with partners/vendors
You will have:
- Proven experience as Chief Operating Officer or relevant role
- Experience in working for a kaupapa Māori organisation
- An understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, marketing etc
- Demonstrated competency in strategic planning and business development
- A working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Working knowledge of IT/Business infrastructure and MS Office
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- An appreciation of the unique approach taken to Whānau Ora commissioning by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
- Proven interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
- A high standard of written and oral communication able to appropriately communicate with multi-level/functional groups
- Demonstrated openness to learning and embracing a bi-cultural environment and moderating practices to suit
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- commitment to the seven Whānau Ora pou
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or Sacha MacDonald 027 386 9288 or alternatively you must apply with your cover letter and resume via
https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=6920
Applications close 28th July 2020
Job Opportunity
Commissioning Manager
Fixed term / Full time
Christchurch
We are looking for an experienced Commissioning Manager to further develop the procurement strategy, policies and procedures and establish a procurement framework. The Commissioning Manager is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Pouārahi / Chief Executive Officer. You’ll lead and facilitate the effective implementation of plans, develop effective reporting and performance measurement processes and ensure all procurement activity is outcomes focused and driven. Your interpersonal, communication and leadership skills will enable you to support functions of the Contract Advisors and Navigator team.
The purpose of the Commissioning Manager is to monitor and evaluate cost benefits through analysis and evaluation in line with the organisations procurement process and provide transparency and integrity for our key stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Review and revise t the procurement strategy for contracts
- Ensure contract practise align with the procurement policy and with legislative obligations
- Manage contracts, monitor milestones and liaise with contract advisors
- Contribute to the development of the commissioning plan
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders
- Oversee the implementation of a CRM Framework
- Ensure appropriate reporting is delivered as required
You will have:
- Proven experience as a Commissioning Manager or relevant role
- Knowledge and experience with Whānau Ora concepts and delivery, including the seven Whānau Ora pou
- Strong report writing skills
- Proven experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies, policies and processes
- A working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
- Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
- Proven interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees
- Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
- A tertiary qualification in a relevant field; with at least three years’ experience in a similar role
For confidential enquiries, please contact Chan Collin 0275 401 027 or Sacha MacDonald 027 386 9288 or alternatively you must apply with your cover letter and resume via
https://recruit.chillifactor.co.nz/jobs/view?id=6916
Applications close 28th July 2020
